Yourglutespower lots of everyday movements, from climbing the stairs to squatting down to pick up a child.
All these exercises work your glutes, yes, but they engage other muscles too, including yourhamstringsandquads.
That means, in addition to greatglute activation, youll get other lower-body strength work as well.
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That makes it a time-efficient routine that delivers some cardio work, Jamison says.
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The Workout
What you need:Two sets ofkettlebells.
Youre definitely getting a lot of glute activation there, Jamison says.
Single-Leg Deadlift
Your hamstrings and glutes are the primary muscles driving this movement, Jamison says.
Engaging your glutes is key to ensuring none of the tension goes into your low back.
you might also do this with one kettlebell if youd prefer.
This is a powerful, dynamic, full-body movement, Jamison says.
Romanian Deadlift
This move really fires up your glutes and hamstrings, Jamison says.
